[Card News Episode 16] Remote Sensing for Urban GHG Monitoring
Seoul is pursuing greenhouse gas reduction policies with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. However, relying solely on statistical estimation methods has limitations in accurately capturing real-world emissions. As a result, measurement-based greenhouse gas monitoring using remote sensing technologies—such as satellites and LiDAR—is gaining attention as a new alternative.
The Seoul Institute conducted real-time observations of urban greenhouse gases using remote sensing–based Raman LiDAR. By detecting high concentrations near major emission sources, the study confirmed the potential to complement and validate existing emission inventories.
These measurement-based data are expected to provide more accurate and robust support for Seoul’s carbon neutrality policies.